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The benefits of solo travel start with the simple fact that a trip shared with others has to be more deliberate and arranged. Going alone is easier. You can eat what you want and when you want, and travel wherever you want and for long as you like. But it’s also a time when your senses are more alive and you find yourself studying the complexities of nature more than ever before. Travelling solo is definitely a life-altering experience. Before you go it alone, however, there are a few key points to consider.